Paul Nilsen
About Paul Nilsen
Paul Nilsen is a CCR Technician at Chevron in Perth/Onslow, W.A., with extensive experience in process and control room operations.
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Paul Nilsen holds the position of CCR Technician at Chevron, where he operates in Perth/Onslow, Western Australia.
Current Role at Chevron
Paul Nilsen is an integral part of the Wheatstone operations team at Chevron. He contributes to the transition through construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of the Ashburton North LNG site. His role involves operating the Yokogawa DCS system to process gas and condensate sourced from the Wheatstone offshore platform. He coordinates process technicians, ensuring their awareness of plant performance, and delegates responsibilities to appropriately qualified personnel.
Previous Experience at CSBP
From 1991 to 2013, Paul Nilsen worked at CSBP as an Ammonium Nitrate/Nitric Acid and PrillPlant Process Technician/Control Room Technician. This 22-year tenure was spent in Kwinana, Western Australia, where he handled various responsibilities in chemical plant operations.
Career at Department of Defence
Before his time at CSBP, Paul Nilsen served at the Department of Defence of Australia Navy for 10 years, from 1981 to 1991, holding the rank of Leading Seaman.
Compliance and Coordination Responsibilities
In his role at Chevron, Paul Nilsen ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental emission regulations. He works closely with the Specialist and Shift Coordinator to maximize yields and minimize losses, ensuring operational efficiency within equipment constraints and product specifications.